Binh Dinh province celebrates Dong Da victory

Monday, February 07, 2011 12:42

Leaders of the central province of Binh Dinh on Feb. 6 offered incenses and flowers at the monument dedicated to Emperor Quang Trung to mark the 222nd anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory over Chinese Qing invaders.

A ceremony is held to mark the 222nd anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory over Chinese Qing invaders. (Photo: Binh Dinh Newspaper)

Authorities of Tay Son district – the homeland of Emperor Quang Trung (Nguyen Hue) – recalled the struggle against the foreign invaders of the Tay Son insurgent army, which was launched in the late 18 th century and led by three brothers Nguyen Nhac, Nguyen Hue and Nguyen Lu.

Upholding the ancestors’ patriotic tradition, generations of residents in Tay Son district and Binh Dinh province as well promised to accomplish all the socio-economic, national defence and security targets set by the district and provincial-level Party Congresses.

Following the incense and flower offering ceremony, delegates and local residents burnt incenses at the Tam Kiet Temple .

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